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Failing to cite your secondary sources in briefs is poor form. But is it plagiarism? Jeff and Tim debate. And when the Supreme Court The publishes a case, should it explain itself? PJ Gilbert and Tim say yes, Supreme Court and Jeff disagree.

Also in this episode:

• Can copying from a CLE article really get you sanctioned? Kelly v. Tao suggests… maybe.
• Presiding Justice Gilbert rails (again) against the Court's silent de-publishing practices.
• Deny a request for admission in a one-way fee-shifting case? You might still owe fees—Gammo v. Morrell.
• $105k in sanctions after failing to abandon claims disproven in discovery—Atlantic v. Baroness.
• The perils of citing the wrong fee statute—Martin v. Hogue.
• Gibson Dunn bills $1.8M for May alone in public interest litigation over LA homelessness.
• Can ChatGPT testify against you? OpenAI’s CEO says maybe.
• How AI tools are reshaping billing, ethics, and expectations for appellate lawyers.

Tune in for AI ethics, briefing blunders, and why even your RFA denials could cost you.

Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guest, James Mixon, are his own and do not reflect the official position of the California Court of Appeal or the California Judicial Branch. AI technology and legal standards are rapidly evolving, listeners should verify current rules and consult qualified attorneys before implementing AI tools in their practice. Attorneys must independently verify all legal citations and comply with applicable rules of professional conduct.